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Guthrie County

Iowa · 10,954 residents · 590.604 sq mi
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Guthrie County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,090. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $94,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,954
−4%since 2000
from 11,353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+7%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,090
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,495 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,590
+35%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,129)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(120)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(10,595)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(202)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0.9%(93)
Diversity Score7.8%(852)
Diversity Score
8
+136%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guthrie County, Iowa?

Guthrie County, Iowa has about 10,954 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guthrie County, Iowa?

The typical household in Guthrie County, Iowa earns about $50,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guthrie County, Iowa expensive?

In Guthrie County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Guthrie County, Iowa?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Guthrie County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guthrie County, Iowa?

About 7.2% of people in Guthrie County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guthrie County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Guthrie County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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